Dr. James Lin, MD
12 Upper Ragsdale DR, Monterey, CA 93940 • +1-730-555-4321
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1998)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Monterey Percentiles
NPI #1679710156 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
Within the Monterey, CA (CBSA local) Orthopedic Surgery cohort, Dr. James Lin, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 109 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 57.14th municipal percentile and 66.12th CA percentile (-0.13σ Z-score) based on 3,766 billed procedures for 924 patients.
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. James Lin (93940) place 99213 at the top of the practice ledger (1009 yearly units, 57.14th metro rank), rounded out by 20610 and 73562.
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Lin (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $239.00 (community reported average: $239.00) with in-person clinic visits only, 20-minute average reception wait, and a 4.85/5 modern protocol openness score across 6 patient logs.
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 28 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (1998), Dr. Lin coordinates 109 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 12 Upper Ragsdale DR (+1-730-555-4321).
Compared against Monterey, CA Orthopedic Surgery peers
3,766 annual services across 924 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Orthopedic Surgery mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99213 | Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation | 1,009 | 57.14th | $151 – $207 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 757 | 55.14th | $161 – $221 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 533 | 53.14th | $91 – $124 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 308 | 58.14th | $217 – $298 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 196 | 62.14th | $1399 – $1917 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (109 HCPCS billing breadth) | 962 | 57.14th | $171 – $248 |
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Dr. James Lin, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Lin National Provider Identifier | NPI #1679710156 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (93940) |
| Dr. Lin Monterey CMS Volume Rank | 57.14th Pct (3,766 CMS svcs; Z -0.127σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Orthopedic Surgery) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Monterey, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 20 min lobby wait | 6 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.70/5 Listening • 4.85/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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